John Swisher’s Reviews > The Formation of Vegetable Mould Through the Action of Worms: With Observations on Their Habits (Illustrated) > Status Update

Scene: “Worms do not possess any sense of hearing. They took not the least notice of the shrill notes from a metal whistle, which was repeatedly sounded near them; nor did the notice the deepest and loudest tones of a bassoon. They were indifferent to shouts, if care was taken that the breath did not strike them. When placed on a table close to the keys of a piano, which was played as loudly as possible...”